If you are looking to be frugal with your energy usage this holiday season, there are many ways you’ll be able to do so. Along with all of the joy, excitement, and wonder that accompanies the holiday season, many people also have to deal with more bills. Between gift shopping, travel, and colder temperatures that make your HVAC unit work overtime, the holidays can really put a dent in our wallets. This year, try a few of our tips below to help you reduce your energy usage to save money on at least one of your holiday bills.
Purchase a Drying Rack
Your clothes dryer is a major consumer of energy in your home. Reduce your energy usage by hang drying some or all of your laundry. Each load of laundry that you air dry will save you about 3.3-kilowatt hours of energy, which can really add up to noticeable savings over a month’s time.
Bundle Up Indoors
If you dress in a few more layers in your home, you’ll be able to turn down your thermostat a few degrees. Setting the temperature in your home even just a little cooler than you typically keep it will result in less energy usage. Your HVAC unit won’t need to work as hard or run as long to keep your home warm, but you’ll still be able to stay cozy when you are all bundled up or under a blanket.
Get Your HVAC Unit Serviced
Servicing your HVAC unit is essential for ensuring it is operating efficiently. If your system has never been serviced or was serviced last winter, you will still benefit from having a qualified technician from Faught Service Company out to work on it. When the technician from Faught Service Company arrives, they will run a few tests and clean various parts of the unit to make sure it is operating as it should be. This will help your unit to operate more efficiently and use less energy to keep your home warm over the holidays. When the technician is examining your unit, they will also notify you of any reviews that may need to be completed in the near future. Addressing these areas of need before they become a huge problem can help you save money and prevent major repairs from being necessary.
The next time you are looking for heating or cooling services in Austin, Texas, turn to Faught Service Company. We are a locally owned and operated company that employs qualified NATE-certified technicians. As a BBB-accredited company, Faught Service Company is ready to help you with all of your HVAC system maintenance, repairs, and installation needs. We also offer duct replacement and indoor air quality services. Contact us today to see how we can help you.
